Fotoeins Friday: German Reunification, Landmark & Symbol

Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) is an important landmark to both Berlin and Germany. The gate symbolizes yesterday’s divisions and present-day reunification. On 9 November 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, and a year later on 3 October 1990, West and East Germany reunited to become a single Germany. The Day of German Unity is celebrated every year in Germany on 3 October.

2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall, and 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the reunification of Germany.

Hi! A photo from the 70s: I can imagine how different the area must have looked. We’ve seen photos of the monument “walled off,” and I can’t imagine a visit to some of these places before and after the fall of the Wall. Every year the illumination on the Gate is different. 🙂 Thanks for your comment!

Hi, Maria. The monument is lit every year for the city’s Festival of Lights. I chose this picture with the illumination of “open and closed windows” for a good reason. 🙂 Thanks for reading and for your comment!